Here’s a thought…
“Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime. Ask the infantry and ask the dead.”
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Be Part of Leadership San Juan Island Class XV
Monday, October 8, 4:30 -6:30 p.m., Orcas Co-op Commons -- from Gretchen Krampf -- Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) has begun recruiting for Class XV, with applications due by Monday, November 5th at 5PM. Orcas Island Open House at Co-op Commons on Monday, October 8th from 4:30-6:30 PM. Please join
Port Manager Tenders Resignation
-- by Lin McNulty -- Orcas Issues has confirmed that Port Manager Anthony Simpson tendered his resignation at the Tuesday, September 25 meeting of the Orcas Port Commission. Simpson referred our inquiries to Board Chair Brian Ehrmantraut, who says that the resignation is noted in the minutes of the previous
Sheriff’s Report | September 26 – October 2, 2018
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, September 26, 2018 18-007467 Theft 08:16:27 09/26/18 A Lopez Island resident reported the theft of a road sign. 18-007468 Mental Health 08:23:43 09/26/18 A Lopez Island Deputy was asked to check on the welfare of a subject after an acquaintance was
There’s Still Time: Port Master Plan Comments Due Before Midnight
-- from Sadie Bailey -- These are only a few of the many questions, concerns, and suggestions that I and many others have, concerning this Preferred Plan Master Plan. The transparency issues and flawed public process have been covered extensively already and they still exist, from affected landowners not knowing,
Island Hoppin’ to Host Beer and Conversation
Friday, October 12, 5 p.m, Island Hoppin' Brewery -- from Becca Gray for Island Hoppin' Brewery -- The lack of affordable housing, including rentals, is a problem in San Juan County. Come learn about a solution. Island Hoppin' Brewery is hosting "Beer and Conversation" on Friday, October 12 at 5
Letter to Editor | Port Ram-rodding This Master Plan
-- from Russ Borgnin -- Dear Port of Orcas and Airport Commission, Yesterday I learned of the airport Master Plan and that public comment was ending today, October 5. I’m a pilot that has been an aviation user of Orcas Island Airport for 20 years. Starting in 1998 I was
Planned Overnight Power Outage Scheduled
Thursday, October 11, 11:30 p.m. – Friday, October, 5:30 a.m. -- from Suzanne Olson for OPALCO -- Much of Orcas Island will be affected by a planned power outage in order to complete the Orcas Road project and connect the new transmission poles to OPALCO’s system. The affected areas include
Hit and Run Suspect in Custody After Striking Construction Flagger
-- from Sheriff Ron Krebs -- At approximately 7:15 a.m. on Friday October 5, a vehicle a vehicle being driven by a Friday Harbor woman struck a flagger on the Mike Carson Construction crew at the round-about in downtown Friday Harbor. After striking the flagger, the vehicle continued on, striking
Dispatch From the Front Lines in D.C.
-- from Learner Limbach -- Dear San Juan Islands Community, As you may have heard, I flew to DC on Wednesday to help stop the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. I don’t need to tell you all the ways in which his confirmation would be a disaster
Letter to Editor | Krebs Fails to Demonstrate Care, Concern
-- from Marla Johns -- Anger and pain are two negative experiences so closely bound together it can sometimes be hard to know where one ends and the other begins. For those watching, it is often perceived as anger. Recently, I was asked why I was so angry with the
Orcas Island Library Seeks a New Trustee
-- from Martin Arnold for Orcas Island Library -- The Orcas Island Library is seeking a new trustee for a five-year term beginning January 1, 2019. Review of applications will begin on October 19, 2018. As the trustees’ handbook states, “Throughout our nation’s history, the public library has offered free
Guest Opinion | Open Letter to Port, DOWL
-- from Janet Alderton -- Dear Orcas Port Commissioners and DOWL, Thank-you for this opportunity to comment on the Preferred Alternative to improve our Eastsound airport safety for both aircraft and the general public. I have been learning quite a lot during the public process. My priorities are not only
Workshop: Operating Instructions for a Garden That Fits YOU
Saturday, October 20, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Middle School -- from Mo Sloane for Master Gardeners -- Would you like your garden to be a remarkable reflection of who you are and what you care about? To be a landscape that supports wildlife and creative exploration? Join
Governor, AG Release Trans Mountain Expansion Statement
-- from Offiice of the Attorney General-- "We are agree with the federal court system in Canada that further assessment of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is necessary. Because this project will result in a seven-fold increase of oil tankers departing from British Columbia ports, we must have a
San Juan Free Dental Clinic Canceled
-- from Hayley Day for Fish for Teeth -- It is with deep regret that the Fish for Teeth Board has canceled the Oct. 4-6 free dental clinics in the San Juans. Due to last-minute cancellations, the board is unable to staff the van with dental professionals. This is the
Fire Commission Recognizes Bedell’s Service
-- by Susan McBain, Orcas Issues reporter -- At an October 1 special meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, the four commissioners attending—Tim Fuller, Jim Helminski, Amanda Montague and chair Wes Heinmiller (by phone)—expressed their regret at the resignation of long-time Commissioner Barbara Bedell. They noted she had been
